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Historic summer house by the sea

Holiday home in Whanganui with kitchen and patio

Some colourful additions to the courtyard.

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Castlecliff, Whanganui

Place, Castlecliff Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Place, Virginia Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Durie Hill Elevator
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Whanganui (WAG)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Child Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Historic summer house by the sea

'Monday' is a historic seaside cottage that was designed by the early architect to maximize the benefits of holidaying beside the sea while having access to Wanganui city. It is the first of six adjacent beach cottages, all named after the days of the week. The first five cottages have similar construction and quirky features
It is located at Castlecliff beach, which is about a 10 minute drive from the city centre. The cottage is in close proximity to the beach, the reserve, the children's playground, basketball court, skateboard park,community BBQs, dairy and camping ground. It is in a popular area for recreational activities yet the cottage offers privacy and unique ambiance. It has a secluded courtyard behind the cottage, secure parking and is fully fenced.
The Wanganui area is historically significant as an entry point for early settlers and visitors to the country in the mid - late 1800's as it had a port and the navigable river enabled access to the interior of the North island. It was one of the wealthiest areas in early New Zealand and this is reflected in the abundant early architecture of the city.
The city centre has retained its artdeco architecture and artistic influence and is very well presented and cared for. It is well served by great cafes and restaurants.The river frontage has a delightful leisure area with a reserve, walkway, historic buildings, tram line and original steam boats running excursions. The area buzzes with activity, especially during the Saturday market and festival times.
Local attractions in the area include exploring the Wanganui river or the Taranaki coastline, driving up the Para Para road to the Volcanic plateau (the ski fields on Ruapehu are about a 1 hr 30 minute drive up the Para Para road) or simply enjoying the creative ambiance of this art orientated city.
'Monday' is being lovingly restored to it's 'Arts and Crafts' style. Your stay here would help us to restore the cottage and grounds to near original condition.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$35.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Whanganui

Castlecliff, a neighbourhood in Whanganui, is home to this holiday home. Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Watt Fountain and Memorial Tower. Ward Observatory and Durie Hill Elevator are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

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Castlecliff, Whanganui

What's nearby

Castlecliff Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Virginia Lake - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Durie Hill Elevator - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
South Beach - 19 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

Whanganui (WAG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪The Citadel - ‬3 min walk
‪Little Curious - ‬10 min drive
‪Springvale Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Mischief - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic summer house by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic summer house by the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic summer house by the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic summer house by the sea located?

Located in Castlecliff, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Castlecliff Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Virginia Lake and Queens Park. Whanganui Museum and Putiki Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

30 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property is just gorgeous and renovated really well.The host was really helpful and available. Unfortunately for us the weather was foul and made our trip a bit of a challenge. but the proximity to the beach was fabulous and for kids a great playground right across the road.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

6 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monday Cottage : Castlecliff

Monday Cottage at Castlecliff is a charming and delightful holiday cottage. It has a very nostalgic feel, and the furnishings are brilliant to the period. It is close to the main beach which has lovely sunsets. For anyone wanting a true taste of period New Zealand then this is an ideal holiday base and location.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shani

1 Feb, 2024

Liked: Amenities, communication

I liked the closeness to the beach, and playground, great for the kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

3 Feb, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro charmer

Quirky and fun beach house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

12 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage by sea and children's playground

Enjoyable, cosy, cottage with nice ambience

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolandie B.

6 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Holiday

We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful historic cottage it was very relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique L.

19 Dec, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and quirky

Lovely tiny historic cottage very close to the sea. Loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie B.

24 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A retro escape from the city in a charming old cottage.

The property was exactly as described - a beautiful little 1915 original cottage decorated in the old NZ bach style right across the road from a fabulous West Coast driftwood covered beach.Beach great for the dog as well as having a fully fenced back yard at the cottage.Very well looked after & generous hosts have left out records, toys, books for guests to make use of.Stayed for 5 days & loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

15 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monday beach cottage

Great location close to the beach and just a short drive to the city.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony I.

7 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Character cottage

Great place with heaps of character

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

7 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monday Beach House

Such an interesting little place! Location was convenient to community park and beach access. Eclectic decorations and furnishings were a constant source of entertainment. History of WWI architect & builder, William Larsen, was fascinating. So glad it has been maintained for visitors to enjoy - hopefully for years to come!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

10 Sept, 2017

A perfect little getaway.

A perfect little getaway. Simple, quirky and well organised.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

3 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mum daughter stay

I took my mother of 83 away to visit some of her friends who lived near by, perfect place to stay, warm, quiet loads to read and things to do, absolutely loved it, many many thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

18 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home base

Lovely little cotrage for our over night stay, comfortable with everything we needed & a nice stroll to the beach

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

5 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Wanganui

Nostalgic property. Clean and Comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

20 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky

Monday Cottage is the cutest cottage. Compact, comfy and full of interesting memorabilia. The adjacent park and beach are such a bonus.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne E.

31 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend by the sea.

The house is lovely,unusual being octagonal in the middle, with all the nick nacks in it and a lot of history. The renovation is great. The only trouble was the double bed was very uncomfortable -it sagged. A very important part of any stay is a comfortable bed.There were 2 of us friends so my friend slept in the double bed and myself in the bed settee. The single bed is a child's bed.A bit of a tidy up in the back seating area would be nice.Walked across the road to the beach.Quiet location, not far from town.Would stay again if there was a new bed.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

miriam l.

4 Apr, 2019

Quirky cottage, opposite a reserve

overall was pleasant. Have contacted owner in respect to some things we were not happy about, mostly housekeeping issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Marie G.

17 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Owners have put a lot of thought into this cute little cottage. Clean and comfortable, with lots of activities/entertainment items. Also a good playground across the road. Beach was OK, lots of driftwood before the sand or sea, and being winter the area was pretty quiet. Only complaint though was no coffee plunger in the cottage and the local Cafe was only open Thur-sun so couldn't have a decent morning coffee.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny P., Hastings Hawkes Bay

7 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

The cottage is quirky and unusual. Great secure backyard for dogs. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Property owners easy to contact and sorted wifi issues straight away. Both beds are in the same room but a screen gave privacy. which was fine with us and TV is above the double bed . Easy drive to the City.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne K.

21 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting cottage by the sea

On first stepping into the cottage, I was enchanted by the beautiful octagonal living room and the fascinating decor. The artworks in the house are lovely and quirky; everything we needed was supplied; and everything was clean. We briefly met the owners and the lovely woman who arrived to do the cleaning, and I can honestly say that this architectural gem is the nicest place I have ever stayed in through any holiday let. Fascinating story behind the Monday cottage (and its neighbouring days-of-the-week cottages). Oh, and it's just over the road from stunning Castlecliff Beach! I will definitely stay in Monday Cottage again!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky Monday Cottage

Half house, half museum, we loved Monday Cottage! It is old, but comfortable and full of old-fashioned charm. We stayed five days and still didn't finish checking out all of the fascinating collection of books, records, pictures, ornaments and other miscellanea with which the house is filled. Two BIG pluses for us - it is dog-friendly and just a stone's throw from the lovely Castlecliff Beach. We'll be remembering and talking about this portion of our holiday for a long time to come! We did have a tiny issue with the lockbox on arrival - it was dark by the time we got there after a long journey and only good fortune that we had a torch available to help us get sorted! Minor detail.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

teresa

16 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Just not my cup of tea, some will love it, but for me it was all just a little too much hard work, no shelf or anything to put your toiletries on, no where to hang your clothes, most of the windows didn’t open, so couldn’t air the place, and it did smell a bit doggie, but I didn’t notice this after a short while, I will admit that was my mistake for not booking a no pet house, I would say if you have dogs or kids you will love it, also as already said in other reviews, I wouldn’t class it as a second bedroom and the toilet is way too close to the wall, but none of this bothered me (I’m only 5’1”) it is clean and has a fair amount of kitchen utensils, no iron and no hairdryer but again the was not a problem for me. About 15 minutes from town 1 minute walk to the beach, which I loved

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia D.

15 Apr, 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Unhappy

The property was cluttered and the number of electric plugs that were in multi power boxes could have been a fire risk. The toilet was extremely small and anybody with long legs had no hope of sitting on it normally!!!! The TV was in the bedroom and the lights from the switches shone in your eyes while trying to sleep. I turned it all off.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adrian M.

23 Mar, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what it says on the tin

This property is listed as having 2 bedrooms when in fact there is only 1 bedroom. The room has a folding divider to separate the double bed from the single, offering no privacy. It has the lowest shower head I have ever seen, had to kneel down to wash my hair. The TV is in the bedroom so not really suitable for family viewing. There is very limited storage space available and the set of drawers in the bedroom is already full of old videos etc. The bach seems to be used as a storage place for the owners personal stuff, every flat surface is covered with stuff. Only 3 windows open in the whole place with the rest screwed shut so there is very little air flow making it uncomfortable when the weather is hot. While the place is cute enough, it does not have 2 bedrooms and is not suitable for families.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023